American Red Cross calls for emergency blood donations amid shortage

July 26, 2016 1:23 PM

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Monday, the American Red Cross put out an emergency request for blood donations amid a summer blood shortage.

The humanitarian organization currently has less than a five-day blood supply on hand, according to a statement. Shortages are often caused when more blood and platelets are distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, according to the organization.